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Design, build and test network servers

Design, build and test network servers

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK540
State Code
OBT60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.It applies to individuals who are employed in network or systems engineering roles or similar and are required to design and build network servers in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design network servers
  • 1.1 Identify network server performance and data migration specifications according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Design and document configuration of network services and server applications according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Prototype design and update documentation
  • 1.4 Develop test plan and confirm alignment according to organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Submit documented plan and obtain sign of from required personnel
2. Prepare for network server installation
  • 2.1 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures according to network design specifications
  • 2.2 Determine network and user disruptions and communicate to required personnel
  • 2.3 Back up local data according to network design specifications
3. Build and configure servers
  • 3.1 Install network operating system according to design specifications
  • 3.2 Install additional tools and required third-party software applications according to network server requirements
  • 3.3 Implement security design and patch operating system and application according to network design specifications
  • 3.4 Configure network services, restore local data and provide automatic updates according to network design specifications
  • 3.5 Implement security design to prevent unauthorised access to system according to network design specifications
  • 3.6 Reconnect and reconfigure connectivity devices according to network server requirements
  • 3.7 Configure update services to provide automatic updates for operating system and applications
  • 3.8 Restore local data to new server
  • 3.9 Implement backup and recovery methods and enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster
4. Test and reconfigure network servers
  • 4.1 Test server and benchmark against network design specifications and document outcomes
  • 4.2 Identify and remediate identified server operating issues according to network design specifications
  • 4.3 Test and validate changes and additions against organisational requirements
5. Complete and document network design and installation process
  • 5.1 Document server configuration, server status and operational changes
  • 5.2 Complete required documentation report and notification of server status
  • 5.3 Clean up and restore worksite according to organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV09 ICTNWK505 Design, build and test a network server Unit of competency
AWD06 ICTTEN514 Install, configure and test a server Unit of competency